Final chapter of Heartstopper love story to end with Netflix film

The series has been praised by critics for its portrayal of innocent blossoming love, and heartwarming messages along with the representation of LGBT+ young people

Heartstopper stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke (Samuel Dore/Netflix)

Netflix hit LGBT+ romance Heartstopper will come to an end with a film, the streaming giant has said.

The series, based on the popular graphic novels by British author Alice Oseman, has led the show’s stars Kit Connor, Joe Locke and Yasmin Finney, all 21, to earn big TV and film roles in the US and UK.